
by Alex Vitruk, LSN Editor “Because its (CO2) wavelength is highly absorbed by water, little to no collateral tissue damage occurs when this laser is used properly.” David Duclos, DVM, board-certified…
by Alex Vitruk, LSN Editor “Because its (CO2) wavelength is highly absorbed by water, little to no collateral tissue damage occurs when this laser is used properly.” David Duclos, DVM, board-certified…
In most dermatologic surgical procedures using CO2 lasers, no sutures are required and no post-operative care is needed. The pet does not bother the lesions because the nerve endings are sealed by the CO2 laser, and thus little to no pain is present after the surgery.